Hanukkah Prayers

The Hebrew term, ‘Hanukkah’ signifies devotion.Hanukkah prayers forms an integral part of Hanukkah traditions.
While the menorah is lighted the Hanukkah prayers are chanted to thank the Almighty for all that he has blessed us with.

The first blessing is chanted keeping in mind the blessings of the Almighty who blessed all with his commandments and commanded all to light the nine candles of Hanukkah.

The purpose of the second blessing is to thank all the ancestors who have performed the miracle of restoring the Jewish Civilization.

The third blessing is also intended to thank the Lord who has kept all alive, sustained all and enabled all to reach the season.

The purpose of the second blessing is to thank all the ancestors who have performed the miracle of restoring the Jewish Civilization. The third blessing is also intended to thank the Lord who has kept all alive, sustained all and enabled all to reach the season. The prayers can be summed up as follows:

Some Hanukkah Prayers :-

Prayer - 1

"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to kindle the light of Hanukkah."

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Prayer - 2

"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who performed miracles for our fathers in those days, at this time."

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Prayer - 3

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has granted us life and sustenance and permitted us to reach this season."

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Prayer - 4

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to kindle the Hanukkah lights."

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Prayer - 5

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who performed wonderous deeds for our ancestors in days of old at this season.

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Prayer - 6

Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who wrought miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season.

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Prayer - 7

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this time.